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“When people see this print I want them to hear the soul-stirring sounds of the band, the exuberant roar of the crowd during the Walk of Champions, the yells of cheerleaders. I want them to get a whiff of the great smells, to see the outstanding array of brilliant colors, the unbelievable organized chaos set against the gentle beauty of the campus and feel the extraordinary emotion and togetherness of a Rebel game day. But ultimately I want it to be a vivid reminder of good times spent with cherished friends as we all come together in our favorite place. As my slogan says, “You Can’t Explain It… You Just Have To Be There.” Larry seems to have a knack for capturing the hearts of Rebels everywhere and “The Grove” only builds on that tradition. He wanted to figure out a way, a different way that would capture the true feeling of actually being in the Grove. It is such a precious part of the Rebel family he wanted to make sure he did it justice. And justice may just be an understatement. Wamble took “about 1200 photographs” during Grove activities and distilled those down to a richly colorful collage of images. There is everything imaginable, images that will bring a knowing nod, a quick smile, an instant inner rush of excitement, and a deep feeling of family pride. “Every image in the collage actually stands on its own, each an instant reminder of being there. Things we have all seen and cherished as part of the unique range of emotions we feel while being in the Grove. The overall effect is simply overwhelming. Larry has such a wonderful eye for detail.” - Wanda Reid |
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All images and slogans ©Larry Wamble |
